Jocelyn Hagen composes music that has been described as “simply magical” (Fanfare Magazine) and “dramatic and deeply moving” (Star Tribune, Minneapolis/St. Paul). She is a pioneer in the field of composition, pushing the expectations of musicians and audiences with large-scale multimedia works, electro-acoustic music, dance, opera, and publishing. Her first forays into composition were via...
With magnetizing insight, Darryl Edwards confidently creates and awakens pathways with performing artists and audiences. Toward storytelling and discovery, he melds his vibrant international experiences to gather and empower singers to their fullest realizations in radiating the world’s interactive dramas. As Professor of Voice at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music, the Centre for...
Dr. Darren Hamilton is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto. In addition to being the founding director of the University of Toronto Faculty of Music Gospel Choir course, he also teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in music education. Prior to his appointment as Assistant Professor at the University...
An accomplished conductor and dedicated educator, Nila Rajagopal is driven by her passion for uniting people through the power of choral music. Nila’s outstanding expertise has led her to assume numerous roles within the choral landscape. She is currently the Associate Conductor of the Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto and Co-Conductor of Modern Sound Collective’s...
Dr. Cristian Grases is an associate professor of choral music and conductor of the USC Thornton Concert Choir. Born in Venezuela, he earned degrees from the Simón Bolívar University (MM) in Caracas, Venezuela, and the University of Miami (DMA). He has previously served as interim director of choral activities at Central Washington University; assistant professor...
Bryan is a multifaceted Producer & Artist who has spent his career bringing art to life, both on and off the stage. With a background in both performance and technical production, Bryan has the unique perspective of understanding exactly how much work goes into the creation of memorable art & performance. They pride themself on...
Talisa is an active keyboardist based in Toronto, specializing in orchestral performance. She performs regularly with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and has worked with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra, Esprit Orchestra, and the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra under the direction of Valery Gergiev. She has appeared as a soloist with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra,...
Kathleen Stevenson has had the privilege of being with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir since 2017. Before this she spent 15 years as a freelance Stage Manager in theatres across Ontario and North America. Previous Stage Management credits include: Matilda: the Musical, The Judas Kiss, Seminar, Titanic: The Musical, The Wizard of Oz, Rock of Ages,...
Yasaman Nouri is a Toronto-based Iranian artist and arts administrator whose work spans theatre, aerial arts, dance, music, visual arts, and digital media. She holds a BA (Hons) in Theatre from York University, and her practice is rooted in a commitment to exploring the possibilities of visual expression. As an artist, Yasaman is deeply passionate...